22-Year-Old Dog Looking For New Home After His Mom Passes Away Unexpectedly
Losing a beloved human is hard on any dog, but especially senior dogs. Oftentimes, the dogs are surrendered to a shelter and must grieve alone in an unfamiliar place. This is sadly what Cooper, a 22-year-old poodle mix, is going through. The sweet boy’s mom passed away unexpectedly, and he hopes someone will come along and give him a loving home for the rest of his life. While he waits, he is being showered with love and affection from staff at Young at Heart Senior Pet Rescue in Woodstock, Illinois. The shelter took to TikTok in hopes...
Raw Frozen Dog Treats Set Tails (and Tongues) Wagging
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Dog Cookie Recipe: Easy Dog Birthday Party Idea
Janel Hutton Janel Hutton is the recipe developer, food photographer, and entrepreneur behind NellieBellie LLC. Although a Minnesota native, Janel hates the cold and longs for the day when she can become a snowbird. She’s a bossy woman with a heart of gold who adores her husband and two kids more than anything. And she’s a bit of a know-it-all when it comes to dogs (she’s currently owned by two rescues). You can find her on all the socials at @miznelliebellie and her website nelliebellie.com. Source:...
Milk Thistle — A Natural Detox Herb for Dogs and Cats
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Fundraising resources for your animal organization
Fundraising is a crucial aspect for animal well-being (welfare) organizations to continue their mission of providing services for people and pets. Successful fundraisers bring in the necessary funds to cover the costs of medical care, food, shelter, and other essential needs. That’s why this month’s resource drive on Maddie’s® Pet Forum is all about fundraising! We would love to hear about your organization’s most successful fundraisers and how you marketed them to your community. Whether you created a wish list...
Auto Shop Helps Remove Kitten From Car Undercarriage
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! My husband called me up from work one day to tell me that a kitten was stuck under his car, and he asked if I could drive out to help him. I hopped in my car and met him on a busy city street, where he was lying under his car trying to coax out a scared kitten who had wedged himself on the muffler. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ARTACTIVEART My husband tried everything to get that kitten out,...
Family Adopts Skittish, Defensive Cat and Spends Years Getting Him to Open Up
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Twelve years ago, my husband and I decided to adopt our first cat together. We headed down to the local shelter to adopt a rescue because our town has a seven-day policy on euthanizing animals. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / JUAN FERNANDO MAYA MARIN My husband pointed to this 5-month-old cat sleeping in his litter box (who was on his sixth day)… and I didn’t want him. I wanted a...
Dog Abandoned at an Auto Shop Built So Much Anxiety, But Rescuers Never Gave Up on Her
Trauma in dogs is rooted in various causes, and symptoms show in different ways. It usually starts with exposure to stress, neglect, and abuse. As anxiety builds up, their response to their surroundings becomes distorted. For this reason, a dog will act defensively when approached by a human. They’ll start getting violent, as they deem everyone a threat. Dogs will guard themselves to the point that they opt for isolation. It’s saddening to witness a fur of sunshine turn into the saddest creature. The weight of the trauma is...
This Paris Hilton Doesn’t Care About Bling, Just Home & Family
A sweet mama dog who deserves to live the good life is searching for her forever home. One that will accept her, be kind and patient with her, and perhaps even help her on her weight-loss journey as she sheds her post-baby pregnancy pounds. A girl’s got to get her figure back somehow! Currently, at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona, this is what shelter staff are able to relate about their “celebrity” resident: Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Our Paris Hilton has never seen a single episode of The Simple Life,...
Alternatives to Public Dog Parks May Be in the Works in Your Area via SniffSpot
Not everyone has a yard for their dog(s) to play in. Some do but prefer to socialize their pets by taking them to public dog parks where they can frolic with their fellow canines. Other people, however, worry about the health and safety of their pets in these environments and long for something different. There are even those whose doggos have been ejected from dog parks for any number of reasons. Photo: Pixabay/Alexas_Fotos A business known as Sniffspot is looking to provide dog owners with more options by offering private alternatives to...
